depurative

American  

[dep-yuh-rey-tiv] / ˈdɛp yəˌreɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. serving to depurate; purifying.

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noun

1. a depurative agent or substance.

depurative British  

/ ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv /

adjective

1. used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative

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noun

1. a depurative substance or agent

Etymology

Origin of depurative

First recorded in 1675–85; depurate + -ive

Example Sentences

I have found bitartrate of potassium the most grateful and efficient saline for depurative action.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

These must be gotten rid of by depurative medicines.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The indications for depurative treatment are jaundiced skin and eyes, furred tongue, costive bowels, and scanty, loaded urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

At this stage of the disease it is right to assist the depurative work of nature.

From On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment by Bourguignon, Honor?

It would appear that the most valuable depurative method of treatment yet resorted to is by the careful use of the Roman bath.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert